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Andaman Teal
Anas albogularis
Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) is a member of the Anatidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 488 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Anseriformes
- Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
- Genus Anas
- Species albogularis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 488 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Anatidae
- Order
- Anseriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Andaman Teal hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it swims and feeds in and around water.
Migration
The Andaman Teal is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Andaman Is. and Cocos Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 488 g, with a wing length of about 18.7 cm and a tail of around 6.2 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 4,844 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Andaman Teal?
The Andaman Teal is a large bird that weighs around 488 g.
Where does the Andaman Teal live?
The Andaman Teal is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Andaman Is. and Cocos Is, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Andaman Teal belong to?
The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.
What does the Andaman Teal eat?
The Andaman Teal hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Andaman Teal migrate?
The Andaman Teal is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Andaman Teal endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
How large is the Andaman Teal's range?
The Andaman Teal has a mapped global range of about 4,844 km².
Conservation
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